JVC Blank Media LYT1015 Instructions Manual

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8 EN IMAGEMIXERThe ImageMixer software possesses a variety of functions. Its primary applications are described below.Editing your own original moviesImageMixer allows you to capture video from a camcorder, rearrange scenes, add special effects whenchanging scenes, insert still images, and otherwise freely edit your own movies. ImageMixer also allows youto add audio and background music.The edited movie is stored in MPEG1 format, which provides a comparatively smaller file size. This makes itmore convenient to distribute it to your friends, for example, expanding the range of possibilities for whichyou can use your camcorder.Capturing video from tapeConnect the camcorder to the PC with a DV cable. ImageMixer can then convert the video on tape to MPEG1format and store it in the PC. (Windows ® Me and Windows ® 2000 Professional only)Capturing video in real timeConnect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. ImageMixer can then record on the hard disk in the PC,instead of on the tape. (Exclude Windows ® 98)Loading still images from a memory cardConnect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. ImageMixer can then load still images from a memorycard.Capturing audio from a microphone or CDImageMixer can record audio from the PC’s microphone. Because the recording can be made while playingthe video back at the same time, it is easy to add audio that is in sync with previously recorded video.ImageMixer can also add music from a CD as background music for your movie.Editing still imagesImageMixer can adjust the brightness and contrast of still images and extract only the necessary portions.ImageMixer also has a variety of functions for correcting eye color tones that are too red.In addition, ImageMixer allows you to freely lay out still images, pictures, text, and other elements to createyour own postcards, CD-R labels, etc.Capabilities